Kubota is acquiring crop imaging provider Bloomfield Robotics to enhance specialty crop management data collection and analysis.
Duality AI to continue its work with NASA JPL in DARPA RACER program
During Phase 1 of the RACER offroad autonomy project, Duality completed the program as one of only two simulation providers selected by DARPA.
FarmWise and RDO Equipment partner to automate weeding for specialty crops
FarmWise has developed the Vulcan precision weeding implement, which RDO will distribute to Southwest U.S. vegetable growers.
inaho tomato harvesting robot undergoes trials at Dutch growers
inaho is seeking partners in the form of investors, growers, seed companies, research organizations, and agriculture consulting firms.
Top 10 robotics developments of August 2024
This month, five of our top 10 robotics stories were about humanoid robot developments or humanoid alternatives.
RBR50 Spotlight: Electric Sheep mows down competition to become startup of the year
Electric Sheep won RBR50 startup of the year for its novel vertical business model, automating commercial landscaping.
Fieldwork Robotics unveils new Fieldworker 1 robot for efficient berry picking
The new Fieldworker 1 robot is designed to autonomously pick ripe fruit and vegetables efficiently without damaging them.
Solix robot’s self-refueling station extends time in the field
The new Solix docking station supports continuous field operations, enabling the robot to quickly refill chemicals and return to its mission.
Find out about what’s next for agriculture robots at RoboBusiness
Attendees interested in agriculture robotics can learn about it and other field innovations at RoboBusiness 2024.
Congress threatens to ground U.S. agriculture with DJI drone ban
An industry group is seeking to preserve the status quo for the use of DJI spraying drones until there is a viable alternative.
Polymath Robotics to share lessons learned as a SaaS-based startup at RoboBusiness
Ilia Baranov, CEO of Polymath Robotics, will share war stories and strategies to launch a robotics effort as a SaaS-focused company.
UMass Amherst says robots that organize their own teams are more efficient
Research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that robots work together in teams than they do individually completing tasks.
Pharm Robotics inoculates dairy cows at large farm
Pharm Robotics continues to refine its SureShot autonomous system for dairy cow inoculation as it deploys to early customer sites.
How robotics can optimize every step of the growing cycle
CNH has over 180 years of experience working with farmers, and now provides automated farm equipment to make farms more efficient.
Meet the RoboBusiness 2024 keynote speakers
Rodney Brooks, Sergey Levine, Claire Delaunay, a state-of-the-industry panel, and a live demo of a swallowable robotic pill will headline leading commercial robotics event.
Monarch Tractor sets agricultural robotics milestone with $133M Series C
Monarch Tractor has raised funding to improve U.S. agricultural sustainability and productivity, starting with its autonomous tractors.
Continental develops mobile robot software for logistics, ag with AWS
Continental is using AWS cloud services to accelerate innovation in its mobile robot software stack for new markets such as agriculture.
FANUC America opens new $110M robotics and automation campus in Michigan
FANUC America says it has expanded its footprint to more than 2 million square feet and has created over 400 jobs since 2019.
LaserWeeder fleet has eliminated 10B weeds worldwide, says Carbon Robotics
Carbon Robotics said its LaserWeeder achieved this milestone in just 24 months without using chemical herbicides or hand-pulling.
New Holland and Bluewhite expand partnership for autonomous tractors
New Holland and Bluewhite’s partnership covers autonomy retrofits for tractors in specialty crop operations such as orchards and vineyards.
Robotics Australia Group is building a sustainable robotics industry
Robotics Australia Group has been working to elevate Australia’s position in global robotics through collaboration and a national strategy.
Korechi Innovations Pik’r-1500 robot retrieves golf balls at the U.S. Open
Korechi Innovations says its new robot can reduce labor, expense, and energy usage for golf course managers.